When you first begin your research you might need to read some background information. Reference books, like encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries, can help you understand the context of the topic, and find key words for your searches. Newspapers and news magazines can provide current or historical context on a topic as well. Another place for background information might be professional organization websites, like the Learn & Teach or Stay Informed pages at the American Anthropological Association website or the Society of American Archaeology. If you need help finding a relevant professional organization to search, ask your professor or a librarian.
With MCC Library OneSearch, the search box on the library homepage, you can search multiple databases--containing background information, news and scholarly articles--even eBooks--at the same time. Another way to search is to choose a single database, such as one of those featured on this page. See more about searching in OneSearch.
To limit to news or magazine sources, look for and select these choices in database search results:
Sometimes your assignment suggests particular newspapers, magazines, or journals to search in. This video shows you how to do a search within a particular publication.
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